US help to move BD RMG industry forward sought

The US has been requested to help Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) industry so that it can move forward smoothly.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin came up with the request when he called on Congresswoman (Democrat-Queens) Grace Meng in Washington on Friday, according to a message received in Dhaka on Sunday, reports BSS.

The Bangladesh envoy also mentioned about the tremendous impact of the RMG industry which is transforming the entire society, especially empowering the women in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh ambassador gave a general overview on the initiatives and the programmes being implemented by the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He also briefed Ms Grace Meng about the actions taken by the present government since the Rana Plaza tragedy that cover a broad range of areas including legal and institutional reforms, administrative actions, launching special programmes, fire and building safety measures, follow-up and monitoring.

The Congresswoman enquired about the visible impacts of the actions taken by the government following the tragedy.